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so entrance viewers are the courtship signals a firefly beams into the darkness to find a mate.
The yellow-green light results from the interaction of a substance called luciferin with oxygen and an enzyme known as luciferase. Molecules of adenosine triphosphate, or ATP, serve as the catalyst for the flashes.
ATP is a high-energy compound present in all living cells. Research has shown that cancerous cells have less ATP than healthy snes and produce less light vhen combined with an extract from firefly lanterns. Scientists believe chemicals Tom the insects may help in dentifying cancer. But the fireflies’ primary unction remains what it has ilways been: to serve as iriefly sparkling jewels idorning balmy summer lights.
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